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Reachability-based Identification, Analysis, and Control Synthesis of Robot Systems
We introduce reachability analysis for the formal examination of robots. We
propose a novel identification method, which preserves reachset conformance of
linear systems. We additionally propose a simultaneous identification and
control synthesis scheme to obtain optimal controllers with formal guarantees.
In a case study, we examine the effectiveness of using reachability analysis to
synthesize a state-feedback controller, a velocity observer, and an output
feedback controller.Comment: This work has been submitted to the IEEE for possible publication.
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Biology and management of Japanese beetle
Abstract supplied by cataloger."This publication is partially funded by a USDA NIFA grant in the Crop Protection and Pest Management Program."An informational article about how to identify and manage Japanese beetles.Written by: Kelsey J. Benthall (GRA, Division of Plant Sciences, University of Missouri), Emily R. Althoff (GRA, Division of Plant Sciences, University of Missouri), Kevin B. Rice (Assistant Professor, Division of Plant Sciences, University of Missouri)New 7/2
Dose-response relationship of fibrous dusts in intraperitoneal studies.
The relationship between the number of fibers injected intraperitoneally and the occurrence of peritoneal mesotheliomas in rats was investigated using data from a series of carcinogenicity studies with several fibrous dusts. Based on observed tumor incidences ranging between 10 and 90%, the hypothesis of a common slope of dose-response relationships (parallel probit lines in probit analysis) cannot be rejected. In general, parallelism of probit lines is considered an indication of a common mode of action. Analysis of the shape of the dose-response relationship, with one apparent exception, shows virtually linear or superlinear behavior, i.e., from these data, there is no indication of a decrease in carcinogenic potency of an elementary carcinogenic unit at lower doses
Experiences with a risk based meat inspection standard in pigs
The European Union legislation provides several possibilities to modernize meat inspection. Improvement of food safety by active contribution of food business operators in the supply chain being responsible for food safety is envisaged in these new standards
Leading particle effect, inelasticity and the connection between average multiplicities in {\bf } and {\bf } processes
The Regge-Mueller formalism is used to describe the inclusive spectrum of the
proton in collisions. From such a description the energy dependences of
both average inelasticity and leading proton multiplicity are calculated. These
quantities are then used to establish the connection between the average
charged particle multiplicities measured in {\bf } and {\bf } processes. The description obtained for the leading proton cross section
implies that Feynman scaling is strongly violated only at the extreme values of
, that is at the central region () and at the diffraction
region (), while it is approximately observed in the
intermediate region of the spectrum.Comment: 20 pages, 10 figures, to be published in Physical Review
Influence of the Wall Thicknesses on the Joint Quality During Magnetic Pulse Welding in Tube-to-Tube Configuration
The implementation of multi-material concepts, for example, in automotive engineering or
aerospace technologies, requires adequate joining techniques. The Magnetic Pulse Welding
(MPW) process allows for joining both similar and dissimilar materials without additional
mechanical elements, chemical binders, or adverse influences of heat on the joining partners.
In this process, an electro-conductive at (‘flyer’) part is accelerated by Lorentz forces
and impacts the inner (‘parent’) part under high velocity and high pressure, leading to the
formation of a metallurgical joint. Besides joining of sheets and tubes to solid cylinders, the
connection of two tubes is of particular interest due to the increased lightweight potential.
The present paper focuses on the MPW of aluminum (EN AW-6060) to steel (C45) tubes. An
experimental study was performed, in which the wall thickness of the parent part was reduced
successively. The deformation behavior of both the flyer and parent parts was recorded
during the experiments by a two-probe Photon Doppler Velocimeter (PDV). The final
shape of the joined specimens was analyzed by a 3D digitizer. An instrumented peel test was
used for the determination of the weld quality. It was found that defect-free MPW of aluminum
tubes on steel tubes without supporting mandrel is possible
Influence of the Free Compression Stage on Magnetic Pulse Welding of Tubes
In magnetic pulse welding (MPW) of tubular parts, the acceleration of the ‘flyer’ part typically
corresponds to a free electromagnetic compression (EMC) process over the distance
of the initial standoff between the outer and inner tube. During this process stage, already
significant plastic strains occur. In addition, wrinkling is a phenomenon frequently observed
during EMC. In this manuscript, influencing factors on the wrinkling effect are
identified, taking the initial geometry of the flyer tube and its manufacturing process into
account. Moreover, a link between the strains and wrinkles caused by the tube compression
and the MPW process is made.
An experimental study is performed aiming for the quantification of the plastic deformation
during EMC. The effect of this deformation on the stability and adhesion of brittle
surface layers is analyzed. Accompanying numerical simulations help to understand the
wrinkle formation and its influencing factors. Based on the results, hints for an improved
process design of MPW are given
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